Let’s be clear from the start: I don’t think a freshman will ever win the Heisman Trophy.

But I do think that from time to time a freshman can make a huge impact on the race and find a way to finish in the top five–and maybe even get to New York.

Which of this year’s freshmen are the most likely to jump into the upper echelon of candidates? With two games under our belt, here are the ones who I see as having the best shot. The chances of these youngsters actually getting to New York are remote, but if fate should decree it to happen, it’ll most likely be one of these guys: